All eyes are on Vincent Kompany as he gears up for his debut match as Bayern Munich’s head coach this Friday! 🔥 The former Manchester City legend, who took the reins in late May, is keeping his lineup cards close to his chest ahead of the DFB-Pokal clash against newly promoted 2. Bundesliga side Ulm. 💼 \"You’ll see tomorrow who’ll be there,\" he teased, channeling major *Netflix cliffhanger* energy. 😎
Kompany’s arrival marks a fresh start for Bayern after a rare trophyless 2023-24 season. 🚨 The Bundesliga giants saw their 11-year title streak snapped by Bayer Leverkusen and crashed out early in both the Champions League and DFB-Pokal. Now, with new signings like Crystal Palace’s Michael Olise and Fulham’s Joao Palhinha, fans are hungry for a comeback arc. 💪
But Ulm isn’t just a warm-up act. 🛡️ The 3. Liga champs are riding a promotion high, and Kompany isn’t taking them lightly: \"We aren’t going in without respect.\" Still, he admitted Bayern’s recent signings aren’t fully match-fit yet—hinting at a strategic squad rotation. 🔄
With pressure thicker than a Bavarian pretzel 🥨, this game isn’t just about advancing—it’s about setting the tone for Kompany’s \"new Bayern\" vision. Buckle up, football fam! ⚡
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Vincent Kompany remains secretive before his first Bayern Munich game
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